The Battalion arrived in France in May 1915 and were part of the 27th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division. John was Killed in Action when the Division successfully captured the Outtersteene Ridge. This was part of the Advance in Flanders, 18th August - 6th September 1918 : Second and Fifth Armies begin operations in the Lys valley, recapturing the ground lost in April 1918. The 9th (Scottish) Division served on the Western Front throughout the war, and was regarded by many as one of the best fighting formations of 1914-18. SEE PHOTOS x 13 FOR THE BATTALION WAR DIARY JUNE - AUGUST 1918 and PHOTOS x 19 FOR THE 9th (SCOTTISH) DIVISION JUNE - AUGUST 1918. During the war 52.055 Officers and men of the Division were killed, wounded or captured. John was previously with the Royal Scots Fusiliers (48439). He was reburied in Meteren Military Cemetery (see photos). See photos for John's Medal Index Card, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his CWGC Grave Registration x 2, his Headstone Report x 2 (see 2nd for John listed as living with his married sister Susan), his Reburial Form, John's Pension Records x 3, Meteren Military Cemetery, a photo of the Action of Outtersteene Ridge. Wounded of the 27th Infantry Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division, at a regimental aid post near Meteren following the formation's successful attack on Outtersteene Ridge 18/08/1918, John's previous Regiment the Royal Scots Fusiliers Cap Badge, the Royal Scots Cap Badge and a map of the area John fell on the 18/08/1918. Finally, see photos x 12 for the 9th (Scottish) Division Order of Battle (the Division he was with when he died). The History of the 9th (Scottish) Division book is available to read online
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